Eddy Pond

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Last Updated: 3/2018

Fishing

Over the years, Eddy Pond has been known to occasionally yield a lunker largemouth bass. Fishing becomes difficult by late spring and summer after the weeds are in "full bloom.” Best fishing should be in early spring for bass and pickerel. Weedless hooks are almost a must. Ice-fishing for yellow perch should also be productive. Some good catches of black crappie (“calicos”) are also reported by ice fishermen.

​Description

Much of the pond is extremely shallow. Approximately 60% of the pond (the southern half) is covered with dense beds of aquatic plants such as water lily, cow lily, pond weed, milfoil, pickerelweed and sedges. Depth seldom exceeds two feet in this area and is commonly less than one foot. This area also contains above surface and below surface tree stumps, making boat navigation extremely difficult. The northern half of the pond is deeper (maximum depth 15 feet) but it is often choked with the dense growth of water milfoil. Shoreline development is fairly limited at Eddy Pond, although there are several houses, cottages and a trailer park along portions of the north end. Most of the remaining shoreline is undeveloped. Along the east shorewhere Route 395 cuts across the pond, a fence prevents fishing directly from the highway.​

Consider paddling this pond early (March, April) in the year to avoid much of the weeds!

STATISTICS

Skill Level: Class 1 - Flat water

Estimated Time: 1 hour

Total Distance: 3.2 miles

Nearest Address:

178 South S, Auburn, MA 01501

Position: 42-10.74 N 71-50.49 W

USGS Map: Worcester South, MAAccess:

A benefit of the Route 395 highway project was the construction (by the Department of Public Works) of a pavedboat launching ramp and parking area. The ramp and lot are open to the public and are located at the end of a short road off South Street.